Cane Run
5252 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY 40216Plant Summary Information
Cane Run is ranked #7 out of 59 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cane Run is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.4 TWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cane Run |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Louisville Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Jefferson County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1962 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 37.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #214 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #95 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 59 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 16 Kentucky Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cane Run
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Cane Run
Cane Run Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cane Run (1363) |
| Plant Address | 5252 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY 40216 |
| Utility | Louisville Gas & Electric Co (11249) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.1831, -85.8892 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 5.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LGEE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Ohio River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Louisville Gas & Electric Co (11249) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 7A Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 7ABS |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 260 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 229 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 229 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | May 2024 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7B Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 7ABS |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 260 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 229 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 229 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | May 2024 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7S Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 7ABS |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 287 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 233 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 233 MW |
| Minimum Load | 38 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | May 2024 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Cane Run Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | One Quality Street, Lexington, KY 40507 | Generator 7A | 78.00% |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | 220 W Main Sreet, Louisville, KY 40202 | Generator 7A | 22.00% |
| Kentucky Utilities Co | One Quality Street, Lexington, KY 40507 | Generator 7B | 78.00% |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | 220 W Main Sreet, Louisville, KY 40202 | Generator 7B | 22.00% |
| Kentucky Utilities Co | One Quality Street, Lexington, KY 40507 | Generator 7S | 78.00% |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | 220 W Main Sreet, Louisville, KY 40202 | Generator 7S | 22.00% |
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